Gilroy Cespaen

Ne342-Ne395

Gilroy Cespaen [ses-pay-en] was born in Ne342 in the capitol of Stambridge county, Astaria.

At age 18 in Ne 360, he undertook an apprenticeship in the Erristan Stallion and served only a single 6 year tour after his apprenticeship, ending in Ne372, citing displeasure with the command structure and the politics of the Kingdom of Erristan.

In Ne 374, Cespaen moved to the Drydok city of Vassau where he was enlisted in the city guard. He moved up the ranks and was known as a lighthearted but determined member of the guard. By Ne386 he was second in command of the city guard

Vassau Bloodbath (See The Events of Vassau)
During the Vassau Bay Fire, Cespaen was rumored to be a part of the uprising, but it was never confirmed. This rumor was "proven" incorrect by a number of eye witnesses who claimed that he was visiting family in Stambridge. His superior was discharged of duty for allowing events to get out of control, and he was placed as the head of the Vassau City Guard. It was originally planned for Cespaen to be replaced due to his political leanings, but the city soon came back under control and Cespaen was given credit, allowing him to remain in place as head of the guard.

Vassau Bay Fire
On Maros 1, Ne394, Cespaen left Vassau to visit family in Stambridge. Two days later, the Vassau Bay Fire occurred and blame on the City Guard was fervent throughout the city, especially in Erristan loyalist neighborhoods. Cespaen was clearly out of the city during the events (he actually signed in at an Erristan checkpoint on the road from Stambridge at the very hour that the Vassau Bay Fire occurred), but rumblings around the city were hinting that Cespaen knew the attack was coming and that's why he left the city. Cespaen was put under review by Erristan officials, but nothing of any significance could be blamed on him.

Cespaen retained his title as head of the Vassau City Guard, but under the governorship of Charles Vernosi, a small division of the Erristan Stallion was put in place to hold order in the city, therefore relegating Cespaen to an almost powerless role.

Battle of Fort Trodann
Cespaen, working in conjuction with